[Vwdiesel] Brake shoes don't fit :(

[Doug Boes]

I laid out my new parts and tried them w/o springs. I discovered that the handbrake lever has an offset toward the back plate. On the shoes being replaced, the offset is about half way to the cable end of the lever. On the new shoes, the offset is near the top of the handbrake lever (near connecting pin) where it interferes with the push bar. The push bar will not sit horizontal because of the curve of the offset. The curve of the offset rubs on the push bar and makes it "roll forward" toward the brake drum. Has anyone experienced this before? I plan to return the new shoes and show the car parts personnel why I can't use this new pair of brake shoes.

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> From: Doug Boes <db53248 at windstream.net>
> Date: September 17, 2016 at 8:57:54 AM CDT
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Subject: Re: Vwdiesel Digest, Vol 152, Issue 2
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> I'm ready to put the rear brakes back together, the rain has finally stopped! Is there any list/procedure for what order to install the springs to get the least resistance? It looks like the e-brake cable has to be attached first followed by the push bar. Does the tensioning spring need to be installed prior to attaching the shoes to the backing plate with the hold down springs. It looks like the up ever gets installed before the lower return spring and the adjusting wedge and spring get installed last. Correct?
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>> My truck has been sitting for an extended time and the rear brakes have become secured to the drums so well that I can't break them loose by rocking the truck or trying to break it loose by slowly letting out the clutch and revving the engine.
>> What is a sure way to break the rear wheels free w/o breaking or damaging anything?
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